Description: Great Adventure for the Younger Rafters – Spend a half day rafting the “Middle” section of the South Fork American River with your youngsters. Bouncy, fun, class 1 and 2 rapids will splash and crash into the raft. There is time to swim and enjoy the river on this 2.5 hour river rafting adventure. Our Young Rafters Adventures are for families with kids that are too young for our regular white water rafting trips. Easy and fun rapids that will give your younger rafters a taste of whitewater rafting on the American river.

Itinerary: We begin our trip at Coloma State Historic Park, where gold was first discovered, and finish 5 miles downstream at our South Fork Basecamp. For families with younger kids, ages 4 and up, this is a great way to introduce them to rafting.

This river rafting trip has bouncy, fun, and exciting class 1 and 2 rapids for the younger ones. There is time to relax, hop out of the raft for a quick swim in the river, pick blackberries, and soak up the awesome scenery of the South Fork of the American river. A perfect amount of time for everyone to have a great time on the river.

At the end of the day, cold drinks will be waiting for you at our South Fork Basecamp where your adventure ends. Your guide(s) will be there to thank you for coming and help you get your little ones back into some dry clothes for the trip home.

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CLASS I- II
EASY

Fun for families with children as young as 4. Waves are generally quite small; passages clear of any major obstacles.

CLASS II-III
INTERMEDIATE

Great for beginners and Intermediate rafters. All ages groups 7 and up. Rapids are longer, bigger, and more exciting but not difficult. Big runnable waves, swift current with obstacles easy to miss.

CLASS III-IV
INTERMEDIATE +

Best for adventurous beginners and intermediate rafters who have swimming ability and are 12 or older. Rapids are longer, and markedly more powerful. Rafters are needed to paddle through large waves and holes.

CLASS IV-IV+
ADVANCED RAFTERS

Or very athletic, adventurous first timers with swimming ability and 14 and over. Very long rapids; dangerous rocks and powerful waves and currents, precise and powerful maneuvering is required. Previous experience recommended.